Religious Studies GCSE
Asceticism
What Asceticism means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Asceticism
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Reference: AQA
The practice of severe self-discipline and avoiding indulgence, which Siddhartha followed for six years to overcome suffering.
Topics that use Asceticism
- Key Beliefs (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Anatta (No-self)
- Arhat
- Arhat and Bodhisattva
- Bodhisattva
- Buddha-nature
- Buddhahood
- Buddhist Ethics and Practice
- Compassion (Karuna)
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